Stocks fell for the second straight month in October as Election Day approached and brought policy uncertainty that historically has driven volatility.
Research
Market-Friendly Election Outcome | Weekly Market Commentary | November 9, 2020
Equity returns have been strongest under a split Congress. What we can expect under a Joe Biden administration.
Record GDP on the Eve of the Election | Weekly Market Commentary | November 02, 2020
2020 has been a year of records, both record losses and record gains. After a brutal spring, markets and the economy have mostly rebounded in the summer and fall.
Are the Polls Wrong Again? | Weekly Market Commentary | October 26, 2020
As the race for the White House enters the homestretch, some indicators suggest the election may be closer than polls are saying.
Market Insight Quarterly| Third Quarter 2020 | October 21, 2020
Stocks were lifted by the stronger-than-expected economic rebound, as fiscal and monetary stimulus continued to provide support.
Three Reasons We Like Small Caps | Weekly Market Commentary | October 19, 2020
Markets have come a long way since the March lows, and LPL Research sees further gains ahead for stocks, especially small cap stocks.
Global Portfolio Strategy | October 9, 2020
A global review of September performance and a look forward, with a focus on potential impacts from the election and another stimulus package.
Market Responses to Election Uncertainty|Weekly Market Commentary|October 5, 2020
LPL Financial Research reviews how markets may respond to three potential scenarios if the presidential election is delayed or disputed.
What Technology’s Correction Means | Weekly Market Commentary | September 28, 2020
Despite September weakness in the technology sector that has dragged the broader market lower, we expect leadership to continue given supportive underlying fundamental and technical conditions.
Central Bank Season | Weekly Market Commentary | September 21, 2020
Central bank policies remain focused on economic recovery, with an eye on COVID-19 developments.